Hadesis one of the most successfulindie gamesof all time. It makes its niche in the isometric roguelike category and markets itself as an easy-to-play, hard-to-master game that’s great for entry-level gamers and veterans alike.
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Hades is extremely replayable and has a very enjoyable gameplay loop with a good progression system and interesting NPCs. While the mechanics of the game aren’t too complicated, they can be confusing for new players, especially if they haven’t played the game for too long.
10Darkness Upgrades
There are many darkness upgrades available in the Mirror of the Night, but some are better than others. Ideally, you want to min-max your stats and get every single upgrade in there. However, that takes a while to accomplish. So, in the starting levels, you should focus on getting three main talents.
Death Defiance will grant you a second chance at life; Greater Reflex will give you an additional dash, and Thick Skin will increase your total health, helping you tank more hits and stay alive longer.
9Different Weapons
There aresix total weapons, or infernal arms, available to the player in Hades. Each weapon has different unlockable aspects that change its powers in some way. As a new player, you should try out all the different weapons to see which one fits you the best.
Aspects can change the feel and powers of an infernal arm entirely, so be sure to try those as well. If you’re worried about wasting Titan Blood, you can research the best weapons and aspects instead of experimenting yourself.
8Keepsakes
Hades has a bunch of rewards for clearing each room in the underworld. Each reward has its own purpose. Darkness lets you buff yourself, coins help you buy items from Charon, gems let you decorate the underworld, and the Chthonic keys help you open locked content, namely weapons and darkness upgrades.
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However, the purpose of the nectar droppable isn’t immediately obvious. Players can use nectar as a gift for various NPCs, who will give you a keepsake in return. Keepsakes give you buffs of various kinds while equipped and can help immensely during your runs. You should experiment and tinker with what keepsakes work best for you.
7Signs And Symbols
At its core, Hades is a game of luck and RNG. However, it gives you some control over what rewards you get for each chamber in the form of symbols. Recognizing what each symbol means and what the next room will be is something that any season Hades player will learn with time. So why not learn it now and save yourself a whole lot of suffering in the process?
It’s also important to keep in mind that elite enemies have a special symbol of their own that appears alongside the reward. These rooms will drop better rewards, but they will be harder to clear. So you have to balance the risk of getting irreparably damaged with getting a good boon or great riches.
6Boon Choice
Once you’ve started to recognize the symbols for each god, you can then start to optimize your build and selectthe best boonsfrom the best gods. Different gods offer different kinds of boons. Artemis buffs your critical damage, Poseidon lets you push enemies around, Ares buffs your overall damage, Aphrodite lets you take more hits, etc.
Looking everything up and always choosing the optimum strategy might seem attractive, but finding different ways to use the boons to your advantage is more fun and fulfilling.
5Duo And Legendary Boons
When certain conditions are met, you will get the choice to get various Duo and Legendary Boons from the gods. These boons are extremely powerful and can immediately alter the course of your run.
You can increase the chances of getting the Duo or legendary boon that you want by picking certain options and choosing some gods over others. Using the keepsakes of different gods will also help you find the duo or legendary boon that you’re looking for as well.
4Daedelus Upgrades
Daedelus Upgrades are some of the best rewards you can get in the game. Each one gives a massive buff to your weapon, making it a killing machine. You can increase the chances of getting these upgrades by putting darkness into the Dark Foresight talent.
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No matter which infernal arm you’re using, you will want to look for a Daedelus upgrade. In a typical run, no matter what the alternative is, Daedelus' hammer is almost always the better choice.
3Boss Fight Panic
Boss fights in Hadesare tough but fun. The bosses are cool, and they have interesting attack patterns. However, don’t forget that they do have those attack patterns. It might seem random, but each boss attacks a certain way in different scenarios.
Make sure you don’t panic and start spamming when you enter the boss room. Remain calm, analyze the attacks of the boss, and make deliberate attempts to dodge and take advantage of the openings of your enemy.
2Dash Usage
Dash is the most important ability in Hades. The best offense is the best defense, true, but the true best defense is never getting hit. Dash gives the player a few moments of invulnerability, and it lets you get close or far away from the enemies.
Half the battle in Hades is using the Dashes correctly. You don’t want to spam your Dash and end up in a situation where it’s on cooldown and you staring at an undodgeable attack coming at you. Only dash when you need to, and keep the dash distance in your mind when pressing the Dash button so you don’t end up somewhere you don’t want to be.
It’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture when you’re focusing on the small details. If you’re feeling tired of dying over and over again, take a break. Play something else, and let your mind unwind. Don’t stress over the hard sections of the game.
Instead, take the game one run at a time. If you feel frustrated or angry at the game, stop. The ultimate goal of any video game is to provide entertainment value to the players. ensure you remember that and have fun!
